Serra do Gerês
On the extreme north of Portugal, between the Cávado and Homem rivers valleys, in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, one finds the Gerês mountain that is 35 km long, 18 km wide, and reaches an altitude of 1507 metres. It is a water filled area and the richest mountain in the country, both in its flora and in its fauna. Of granitical nature, the mountain composes huge amphitheatres and incomparable sceneries. It also has cultural points of interest, namely due to its pre-historic vestiges.
Contacts
Serra do Gerês
4845,Vilar da Veiga
- Mountains
- car access
Characteristics
Natural Resources near Serra do Gerês
Cascata de Leonte
The parish of Vilar da veiga, right in the Peneda-Gerês Natural Park (on the southernmost sid of the Gerês) is extremely rich in its natural resources (belvede…
Fonte da Soalheira
The Gerês Mountain has five major water courses. But there are tens of fountains that "escape" that main network, with fine water springs along the mountain. T…
Fonte dos Fardelos
The Gerês Mountain has five major water courses. But there are tens of fountains that "escape" that main network, with fine water springs along the mountain. T…
Rio Toco
The Gerês Mountain has five major water courses, tributaries of the Cávado river. One of them, flowing from north to south, is the Toco river.
